Mcelveen Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mcelveen Lake Dam, also known as Holloway #1, is a private-owned structure located in Bulloch, Georgia, along Lotts Creek.
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Summary
The dam, primarily designed for recreation purposes, is an earth-type structure with a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet. With a storage capacity of 1008 acre-feet, the dam also boasts a normal storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 120 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, it has not been inspected since November 2004. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for its current state. With no state regulation or permitting in place, the dam continues to serve its intended recreational purposes along with its associated structures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mcelveen Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam with potential risk management measures to be considered. As the dam has not been inspected in over a decade, there may be opportunities for further evaluation and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and sustainability of the structure for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
LOTTS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
120 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
1008 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
16cfs |
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
557cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
Black Creek Near Blitchton
|
9cfs |
Ogeechee River Near Eden
|
545cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
662cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mcelveen Lake Dam